Alpha Asher By Jane Doe

Read Alpha Asher [by Jane Doe] Chapter 22 

Alpha Asher was quick to leave that night, not another word was spoken between the two of us.

Sean didn’t return until the early hours of the morning. Breyona had arrived shortly after Alpha Asher left. The three of us went into my bedroom and closed the door behind us. Denial and shock were thick in the air, feeling like a sticky and tangible substance.

Dad didn’t argue when I told him Mason was staying the night along with Breyona. He simply gave me a distracted nod and turned his troubled gaze to Grandma.

Mason and Breyona provided little in the way of comfort, but I was still grateful for their company. I’ve always heard when things like this happen, it’s best not to be alone.

The four of sat in my room, silence taking up the empty space. Breyona and I visibly jumped as Grandma knocked and came into the room.

“Grandma, it’s two in the morning.” I chuckled.

Grandma shuffled into my room two plates, a couple cups, and a pitcher of tea in her hands.

Grandma had a tendency to cook whenever she was stressed, always resulting in a never ending supply of food. If we were back at her cottage, there would be apple pies lining the counter tops.

“It’s never too late to eat.” Grandma nodded, “Or too early.”

“Thanks Grandma.” Breyona grinned, picking up one of the cookies and shoving it into her mouth.

Mason and I gave her pointed looks, our lips twitching into identical smiles.

“What?” Breyona lifted her eyebrow at the two of us, “I eat when I’m stressed, and Grandma cooks.”

“I knew I always liked her.” Grandma nodded proudly, setting the plates down and leaving the room.

Mason and I shared the same look before we both were consumed by laughter. The kind of teary eye’d laughter that comes with sleep depravity and a traumatic event. Our brain’s poor attempt at having a moment of peace within the chaos.

Soon after the laughter calmed town, the conversation turned serious.

“I never knew Kanyon very well.” Breyona frowned, “Katie was my neighbor and all, but we never really talked like that.”

“I was pretty close with Kanyon when we were kids.” Mason sighed, running his hand through his hair. “Kinda grew apart after we moved away.”

“I never really knew either of them.” I frowned, picking at one of the sandwiches Grandma made. “Is it bad that I don’t really feel bad for Katie and Kanyon? I mainly feel bad for their families.”

Breyona nodded, “Doesn’t sound very nice when you say it, but it makes sense.”

“Kanyon had a little brother.” Mason frowned, “I can’t imagine how he’ll take it.”

“Did Alpha Asher ever figure out why Kanyon was right outside your window?” Breyona’s voice lowered a few octaves.

I had a moment of clarity in the midst of confusion I had been feeling. If I couldn’t trust my friends, then who could I trust? The more people who knew, the better. Besides, come morning the entire pack would know of Kanyon’s d***h and the placement of his body.

So I spilled the truth to my friends. I told them of how Tyler had visited me, giving cryptic details of his insane plan to once again become Alpha. Not only that, his plans to rid the world of Alpha Asher. I even told them about the cryptic notes, including the one I had gotten tonight.

Breyona was speechless, while Mason looked infuriated. His light brows were knitted together in anger.

“f**king Tyler.” Mason spat, shaking his head. “Why’s he have to include you in his suicidal plans?”

“And what did he mean about his friends?” Breyona frowned, “Why are they so interested in you?”

“Maybe cause of my charming personality?” I huffed and shook my head. “I know as much as you two do.”

“Alpha Asher will figure it out.” Breyona nodded.

hands on Lola.” Mason

might not be a good idea to go to Haze this Friday.” Breyona frowned, the disappointment of losing her mate clear

Tyler’s threats scare me into hiding. We’re going to Haze, and we’re going to find

be dangerous.” Breyona frowned, “Any one of us

ten minutes out.” I shrugged, “Besides, we all know how to defend ourselves. We’ll stick

only a matter of hours for the news of Kanyon’s d***h to reach everyone else in town. Lights shined brightly through windows in the neighborhood, and I wondered if anyone

come home this morning, but we weren’t worried. Sean was one of the best warriors in our pack and could handle himself. I’m sure he needed time to process what happened to

mind was flitting through the details. Trying to find any

to get dressed for training. I figured there was no way Alpha Asher would cancel, now that we needed training more than

night with me. The three of us were

tossed Mason a tank-top and shorts from Sean’s closet. The three of us were

to the pack house, rumors were flying

hear they found

she had

her out of

left Haze early. Plenty of time to k**l someone

off.” Breyona muttered under her breath, hearing yet another

happen. It’s not a surprise Chelsea’s making it

that’s the only thing Chelsea’s good

to cozy up to Alpha’s.” Breyona muttered,

a few other men. I inwardly cringed when Chelsea twitched up to the

when Alpha Asher turned to her with anger blazing in

the

rolling off Alpha Asher and

I took our places on the mats, making plans to visit the little cafe

Devin stepped forward in Alpha Asher’s usual position. His rough voice boomed throughout

chatter ceased. “Alpha Asher has some business to attend to. He has

the side. Kanyon had been Chelsea’s partner since I arrived back in town. That left her without a

three of

off with Mason.” Beta Devin nodded in my direction, and called Chelsea over. “Chelsea

to kick her a*s for years.” Breyona

Devin strolled over to the front of the room, his eyes scanning

lives after training with you.” Chelsea hissed, “I’d hate to be paired

“f**k off.” Mason growled.

gonna wish you were paired with Lola.”

attend to and

of my distracted mind, and managed to bring me to the ground twice. Mind you, I pushed back with equal force and had him pinned at

groan come from Chelsea, we stifled

into the room. I slipped an old t-shirt over my sports

Asher barked, continuing his

couldn’t help the slight condescending tone that filled

of irritation, and his honey eyes darkened a

made that clear. “Beta Devin will have a group together to bring your stuff to the house.

squeaked out, and

really dangerous or really fun.” Maya murmured, “Either way I’m here for

Alpha Asher had said. No one besides the Alpha and Beta lived in the pack house. The thought of living under the same roof as Alpha Asher was both tempting and terrifying. How much trouble could I get into living with the

I repeat myself, Lola?” Alpha Asher rolled my name off his tongue, and I couldn’t help but glance down

and Mason stood ten feet away,

you.” I rolled my eyes and ignored Beta Devin’s snicker, “Don’t I have a say

not at all.” Alpha Asher

stood silently,